IHS 1-year Master’s in Urban Socio-Spatial Transformations

IHS 1-year Master’s in Urban Socio-Spatial Transformations

Urban areas today are influenced by rapid social, economic, and technological changes, presenting both opportunities and inequalities. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for creating inclusive and sustainable urban futures.

The Urban Socio-Spatial Transformations programme is a specialisation within the MSc in Urban Management and Development. The programme will equip you with the knowledge and tools to analyse the drivers of urban change, including digitalisation, technological innovation, and social and economic inequalities. You will explore key topics such as urban governance, housing and land policies, and the impact of emerging technologies on cities. Additionally, you will learn to design policies that promote equitable and resilient urban development.

What are some of the unique features of this specialisation?

Next to studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam, an institution that is consistently ranked among the top 6% of the world’s best universities, following the Urban Socio-Spatial Transformations specialisation also means that you will get to:

• Engage in a diverse learning experience through lectures, case studies, debates, assignments, and field visits in Rotterdam and other Dutch cities. You also have the opportunity to do an internship or thesis fieldwork in the Netherlands or abroad.
• Be part of a highly international classroom, comprised of mid-level professionals and fresh graduates with varied experiences.

Learn more about the programme

Application deadlines​

Early Bird*:

Non-EU/EEA & EU/EEA – 15 April

*Early Bird tuition waiver (for candidates who submit their fee by ​​15 May benefit from a €2000 tuition waiver).

Regular: ​

Non-EU/EEA – 1 June​

EU/EEA – 1 July

Scholarship highlight

IHS-TSH Changemaker Scholarship: Three scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate academic excellence and changemaking potential. The scholarship provides substantial support with full coverage of the tuition fees and one year of housing in Rotterdam.

Do you have any questions? Contact us at courseinquiries@ihs.nl.